3i6 The Management and Diseases of tlie Dog. 



A seton, if not already inserted, should be placed imme- . 

 diately in front of the chest, and its action excited as 

 quickly as possible. Turpentine is, I think, the best agent 

 for this purpose. 



Hot linseed-meal poultices, applied to the sides, are ex- 

 ceedingly beneficial. They should be covered by a hand- 

 kerchief brought under the girth, and tied over the back, 

 but not too tightly, so as to compress the walls of the chest. 

 These should be repeatedly renewed, and followed, if the 

 animal is not relieved in six hours, by mustard plasters. 



With regard to internal remedies, diffusible stimulants 

 are best adapted to such cases. I recommend the adminis- 

 tration, to a small dog, of a teaspoonful of brandy and water 

 (equal parts of each), with two to four drops of chlorodyne 

 every hour ; double the quantity for a full-sized terrier, 

 treble for a large dog. 



Beef-tea, mutton-broth, or milk in which plain biscuit or 

 bread has been soaked and broken down, should be given 

 with a spoon, unless voluntarily taken, two or three times 

 during the day. 



If there appears danger of suffocation, emetics may be 

 administered until vomiting is induced. The ipecacuanha 

 wine in some cases answers well — dose from fifteen to 

 thirty drops in a little warm water. 



When the acute symptoms have subsided, — which the 

 breathing becoming laboured and panting, the heart's 

 action steadier, pulse less frequent and softer, and an 

 occasional deep-drawn sigh will denote, the brandy may 

 be given at longer intervals, the chlorodyne suspended, and 

 the tincture of iron substituted in five, ten, or fifteen drops, 

 in proportion to the size of the dog. The body must be 

 kept warm, but fresh air is throughout absolutely necessary; 

 therefore ample ventilation, without draught, should be 

 allowed. This is a point on which I am most particular 

 Often and often again have I found my little patient, 

 through the mistaken kindness of its fair owner, smothered 



